Bosch Supplies Gasoline Direct Injection to New BMW 12-Cylinder Engine

    FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 30 -- Bosch has introduced its
gasoline direct injection technology to the luxury class through its
BMW 7-series application.  The vehicle sports Bosch's innovative DI-Motronic
system in its new 12-cylinder engines.
    "The combination of Bosch gasoline direct injection and Valvetronic valve
control produces a power pack which is both economical and clean," says
Dr. Rolf Leonhard, head of development of gasoline injection systems at Bosch.
    The six-liter engine produces 327 kilowatts, with a maximum torque of
nearly 600 newton meters, while offering remarkably low emission levels.
Vehicle emissions are lower than both the EU4 statutory European levels --
which will take effect in 2005 -- and the U.S. low emission vehicle (LEV)
regulations.
    In V-type engines the gasoline direct injection system has two separate
compressors -- one for each row of cylinders.  The compressors feed electro-
magnetically controlled valves, which can inject the gasoline directly into
the combustion chambers at any precisely selected moment.  Fuel quantity is
governed by the data collected by a broadband lambda sensor and matched
exactly to the volume of air entering the engine.
    Other components supplied by Bosch for BMW's 7-series include Electronic
Stability Program (ESP), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and the vehicle's wiper
system.
    Bosch designs and produces precision automotive components and systems
sold to vehicle and powertrain manufacturers worldwide.  These include systems
and components for gasoline and diesel injection, airbag components, brake
systems, telematics, as well as small motors, electrical and electronic
equipment.
    Robert Bosch Corporation, the wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch
GmbH, is responsible for North American operations.  Robert Bosch GmbH is
headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.